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Monday

The Best NATURAL pain killer

If you want a great NATURAL way to reduce pain and inflammation (back pain, joint pain, muscle soreness, etc), without resorting to dangerous drugs, the answer may lie in this...

** Systemic Proteolytic Enzymes **

If you want the fully "geeky" article about what these are and how they work inside your body, I've pasted that article below.

But if you want the quick and dirty details, here's the deal...

I've become good friends over the past 2-3 years with the owner of the HealthyBack Institute, and I just recently found out about a great formula they have developed called Heal-and-Soothe.

This product uses Systemic Proteolytic enzymes combined with other powerful herbs as one of the main ways to NATURALLY relieve pain (and it's not just limited to back pain or joint pain)... and they are currently have a special offer for you to get a complimentary bottle to try it out:

Proteolytic enzymes, also referred to as "proteases," are enzymes that break down proteins into their smallest elements. If this breakdown of proteins happens in your gut, we call the enzymes "digestive," because they help us digest our food. Systemic proteolytic enzymes, however, have a completely different purpose, so please don't confuse the two.

When taken on an empty stomach, proteolytic enzymes will pass through the stomach or intestine lining and enter the circulatory system. This is why they are called "systemic" - once they enter the circulatory system, they circulate throughout the body.

Why are systemic proteolytic enzymes important?

The most important thing that systemic proteolytic enzymes do is to break down excess fibrin in your circulatory system and in other connective tissue, such as your muscles. These enzymes bring nutrients and oxygen-rich blood that remove the metabolic waste produced by inflammation and excess fibrin.

For example, If you have an injury or are recovering from a painful condition of any kind and your blood flow is restricted, you will have a longer recovery process. In addition, the exchange of nutrients and oxygen in your body will be limited, and there will be an will have a longer recovery but an increase in pain and inflammation.

One more important thing to understand: Whenever you're recovering from a muscle irritation, injury, or surgery, the body uses fibrin to help heal itself. This is normal and healthy. The only problem is that with poor blood flow and a lack of enzyme activity, that fibrin will start to accumulate. If the area in question is slow to heal, an excess of fibrin will appear as clumps of scar tissue in the muscle or at the surgical site. Once this happens, you acute condition becomes chronic.

Now that you know that excess fibrin throughout your circulatory system will severely limit the amount of blood flow to areas that need it the most, you may be wondering how the body tries to compensate for this restriction. The answer is simple: by forcing the heart to work harder and increasing your blood pressure.

How do you know if you have too much fibrin?

As I have noted, the body will do what it needs to do to keep us alive - sometimes at great cost to your overall health. Some possible indicators of excess fibrin in your system include: chronic fatigue, slow healing, inflammation and pain, and elevated blood pressure. There is also a medical test to measure something called "blood monomers."

The dangers of too much fibrin...

The medical community has long known that excess fibrin presents a cardiac and stroke risk. Finally, they have acknowledged a link between excess fibrin and chronic systemic inflammation, the true root cause of virtually every disease and painful condition know to man.

Which conditions do proteolytic enzymes help and how?

The list below is only a sample of the types of conditions that can be addressed with systemic proteolytic enzymes. If you are still wondering how one little substance can support all of these conditions, remember that they all have one thing in common - excess fibrin, which causes a reduction in blood flow.

Truth is, very few pain killers help heal the body, and in most cases the side effects are rather unpleasant. On the other hand, systemic proteolytic enzymes support the body's ability to heal itself, and they reduce the signs and symptoms of a chronic condition.

Can proteolytic enzymes be used with other pain meds?

I knew you were going to ask. Yes, enzymes can used if you are taking low-dose non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), as long as they are taken 60 minutes apart.

How about clinical research?

Where is the proof? There are untold numbers of clinical studies that have been done on proteolytic enzymes, and we have 76 of the most relevant studies listed on our site. Let's not forget that these enzymes have been in use in Europe for more than 50 years. And in Japan, some proteolytic enzymes are classified as prescription drugs.

Where do proteolytic enzymes come form?

Some are animal-bases, some are plant-based - such as Bromelain and Papain - and some are fungus-based, such as Serrazimes.

Which types are best and why?

I recommend plant- and fungus-based enzymes because they tolerate the gastric environment better, so more of the enzymes make their way into the circulatory system.

How long does it take to start to work?

Enzymes go to work immediately. The big difference between enzymes and vitamins is the way they are measured. Enzymes are not measured by weight; they are measured in Units of Fibrolytic Activity, which means how much fibrin they break down in a set amount of time.

The questions you really want answered are: "How long will it take to get pain relief and reduce my inflammation?" and "How fast will my healing happen?" Truth is, there is no simple answer because the healing process and outcome will be different for everyone.

There are a number of factors that bear on how fast the enzymes will work for you, including dosage, quality of sleep, diet, and physical activity. Even the very treatments you are undergoing to try to get better could be holding you back.

Are proteolytic enzymes safe for continued use?

Yes, proteolytic enzymes should be considered safe for continued use. There are three suggested usage protocols: one is a rotation of 12 weeks on and 4 weeks off; two is to take them continuously; and three is to take them on as-needed basis.

Who should not take proteolytic enzymes?

1. Individuals taking prescription blood thinners (Coumadin, Heparin, Plavix)
2. Anyone who will be having surgery in less than two weeks
3. Individuals with known ulcers of the stomach
4. Individuals with Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease.(GERD)
5. Pregnant or lactating women
6. Individuals currently taking antibiotics
7. Individuals with an allergic reaction to pineapples or papayas

Are there any side effects?

Proteolytic enzymes have an excellent safety record, with no significant side effects reported. With any supplement, however, there is always the risk of developing an allergy to one or more ingredients. If this happens, you should discontinue use.

Choosing to try systemic proteolytic enzymes.

Remember, the enzymes are supporting the healing process, so recovery from any condition is going to take time. You don't just take the enzymes and expect to get better immediately. By using these enzymes as part of a well-planned recovery process, you're making a commitment to doing what it takes to make improvements in your life.

Everything I've told you so far I learned from people who are far more knowledgeable than I am about the role enzymes play in helping us achieve optimal health.

So, when I say that I had a hand in creating Heal-n-Soothe™ - albeit a small hand - I nevertheless did my part, which was to find the world's best enzyme formulators. Once I had done that, I told them to make me the best product in the world - and that's exactly what they did.

Without question, the Heal-n-Soothe™ formula has the highest fibrolytic activity of any product in the world per dose. Our formulators blended 11 ingredients that would have a cascading effect, which means that they help support the work of the enzymes and deliver even more beneficial results.

I'm not a big fan of taking a lot of supplements. I drink my multivitamin and pop my enzymes - that's it. I know that trying to figure out which supplements to take can be overwhelming and that taking supplements can get expensive. Still, I look at supplements as a long-term investment toward achieving optimal health.

So, if working toward optimal health is your goal and you think that your life and your body would benefit form having less fibrin and better blood flow, then you should seriously consider enzymes.

If you do decide to try enzymes, do me one favor: Never - ever - buy an enzyme that lists the dose in milligrams (mg) or has "Proprietary Enzyme Blend" on the label.

Enzymes are not measured in mg and should not be sold in mg. "Proprietary Enzyme Blend" is a shady way of not telling you the consumer how much enzyme is in the product, so don't support a company that cannot be honest with you. Demand full disclosure on the label.

Don't miss out on the chance to get your complimentary bottle and try out this formula for yourself:

Sunday

Awesome Outdoor Workout

Wow, what a great day of the "fitness lifestyle" that I had today!

First, I had an awesome hike to some beautiful waterfalls with my girlfriend earlier in the day. The hike was nice and steep but not overly long (about an hour and a half total), and the waterfalls were spectacular... gotta love the beautiful Colorado mountains!

Then after I came home from the hike I whipped up one of my "Super-Human Smoothies" that I told you about recently.

Maybe it's half in my head (placebo effect), because I actually consciously think about how incredibly healthy this smoothie is, but I swear I had the biggest surge of energy about 1-2 hours after downing this smoothie. Placebo or not, my energy was through the roof!

I had so much energy (even though we did the hike earlier in the day), that I went out to the local soccer field early in the evening and did a crazy combination workout that involved half kettlebell training, combined with some of those super-unique bodyweight exercises from the TacFit Commando workouts.

I have to say that the TacFit exercises are definitely some of the most unique bodyweight exercises I've been exposed to. Anyway, my workout absolutely rocked, and I put in some crazy intensity!

Although I love the format and progressions of the TacFit workouts, I basically "freestyled" this workout since I was combining it with kettlebell drills too.

I didn't time things exactly between exercises, but just took enough rest time to basically get my breathing under control before moving to the next exercise in the circuit (generally about 20-30 seconds). I repeated the circuit about 3 times I think for the whole workout.

Wow, that was one KILLER workout! The combination of the TacFit exercises and the kettlebell exercises was one of the best workouts I've had in a long time.

While I was on my 2-week roadtrip the last couple weeks, I didn't have access to any gyms, so I was keeping in shape with the TacFit Commando workouts, which I have to admit, challenged me a good bit, despite being bodyweight-only workouts. I have to give big props to Scott and the boys for coming up with that program...great stuff!

Well, that's about it for today... if this email gives you some ideas for challenging yourself with new styles of workouts, go for it!

One last announcement for today:

If you have any type of pain in your body, or just want a very healthy inflammation-fighting enzymatic formula, check this out...

My friends at the Healthy Back Institute are running a promo right now where you can get a complimentary bottle of their new Heal-and-Sooth pain-reduction formula.

I actually really like their formula on this, as it's a great combination of herbs, powerful antioxidants, and enzymes. This formula can:

Friday

101 SNEAKY Fat-Burning Tips

I've got some really cool stuff from one of my buddies in the fitness industry today. His name is Jeff Anderson and I've been reading his materials for about 3-4 years now...

Jeff has a very entertaining style of writing, and his fat loss tips and tricks are VERY unique... You'll see what I mean in a minute.

You're gonna be blown away by some of Jeff's "101 SNEAKY Fat-Burning Tricks"... Here's more about it:

**Jeff's 101 SNEAKY Fat-Burning Tricks**

Let's face it...fat doesn't fight FAIR!

You bust your hump in the gym, live on tree bark and carrots, and
STILL only see modest changes (if any) on the scale.

What's it take to finally see the rapid body transformation all
those reality shows and info-mercials promise?

Well, I'll tell you what it takes...

...ya gotta get MEAN!

...ya gotta fight DIRTY!

...ya gotta get downright "SNEAKY"!

Fact is, I don't care how much time you spend on the treadmill or
how many grapes you counted out for lunch.

The REAL SECRET to losing weight quickly and permanently is in
the "little things" you do throughout your day!

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For example, did you know...
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* That a simple twist to your morning routine can INSTANTLY
jumpstart your metabolism and boosts fat-burning by as much
as 30%!

* There's an amazing "super food" that in one clinical study,
dissolved away more than 10 extra pounds in twelve
weeks...WITHOUT DIETING or any other lifestyle changes!

* That Japanese researchers unlocked a strange biological
trigger that tricks the brain into REDUCING blood sugar and
short-circuiting fat storage...WHILE you watch TV!

* And that there's an amazing "bedroom trick" that can
actually burn more fat...AND drive your partner WILD with
ectasy?

(Did THAT one get your attention?)

You see, while so many men and women are out there taking on
monster fat-burning programs and struggling to follow every
little detail, there are actually several "little things" you can
do RIGHT NOW that can have an even BIGGER IMPACT on your
waistline!

That's why I want to hand you of the SIMPLEST, EASIEST, FASTEST
and yes...SNEAKIEST tips, tricks and tactics you can use RIGHT
NOW with ANY fitness program to achieve BETTER and FASTER results
than ever before!

Thursday

A Healthier Coffee Creamer Alternative and My Roadtrip Workouts

I'm currently on an amazing roadtrip with some family and my girlfriend through northern colorado, wyoming, idaho, and montana. This is one of the most beautiful areas of the country and we've just been soaking up all of the spectacular scenery. We'll be seeing both Glacier National Park and Yellowstone on this trip, so can't wait for that!

I was working a lot earlier today on the "sit-thru knee" and the "sit-thru reach" exercises and they are awesome! I literally felt almost every muscle in my body working, and I've never felt such good work for my lats, triceps, and abs combined all in 1 bodyweight exercise.

Good stuff!

Also, I worked on the "tripod overhead" and "tripod twist" exercises and these are unlike any other bodyweight exercises I've ever done... it's pretty crazy how hard these work almost every muscle in your body... and this coming from a guy that generally sees bodyweight exercises as inferior to weight training, kettlebell training, etc.

If you haven't tried out the TacFit Commando workouts yet, give them a try for sure! This is the most unique program I've seen in several years, and I review almost every new workout program that comes out. You can grab it here:

Another thing that's come up on this roadtrip was trying to find a healthy alternative to typical powdered coffee creamers or those little processed individual liquid coffee creamers, which usually contain high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated oils, and other crappy "non-food" additives and chemicals.

While I usually don't drink coffee at home and I prefer teas of all different types, I do like to drink coffee while traveling...it's sort a treat for me since I don't drink it at home.

But instead of loading up the coffee with lots of sugars and chemical-laden artificial creamers, what we've been doing at the cabin we're staying at is using a can of coconut milk as our coffee creamer and using stevia for the sweetener.

The coconut milk is a healthier alternative because of the healthy fats, specifically the medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) it contains, which support your immune system and are a type of fat calories that are readily used for energy.

Although my family thought it was a little unusual to use the coconut cream/milk as a coffee creamer, after they tasted it, everybody really liked it.

If you're a coffee drinker and you've been hooked on all of those artificial chemical-laden coffee creamer powders or liquids, give coconut milk a try for a much healthier alternative!

Make sure to shake up the can of coconut milk before opening it, as some of the water can separate from the coconut cream. Also, if room temperature is below the mid-70's F, the coconut cream will harden a little, but putting the whole can in a bowl of warm water before opening it, and then shaking it will mix the cream back up.